Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2)
30 October 2019 After launching the Career and Transportation Education Carnival 2019 at Seremban on Oct 19, Transport Minister Anthony Loke told reporters that a special committee comprising government agencies and ministries had been set up to ensure smoother operations at various entry points into the country. This is in view of Visit Malaysia 2020 … Continue reading Are all parties on the same page in welcoming tourists?
18 October 2019 AirAsia Group Berhad chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes expressed disappointment with Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) for its handling of complaints of Immigration counter congestion at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). Fernandes said AirAsia had submitted a letter to Mavcom requesting help to resolve the congestion, but in return … Continue reading AirAsia irked by long queues at klia2
27 September 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd has long had a tumultuous relationship with its landlord, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). Both companies have clashed in the past over issues related to klia2, ranging from its location, cost and facilities to delays in its completion. But the feud has escalated of late because of differences over … Continue reading Work with us and Malaysia will win, AirAsia tells MAHB and Mavcom
21 September 2019 This past week the AirAsia group paid off just under US$10 million in overdue passenger charges to Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB). MAHB is the operator of Kuala Lumpur International Airport – a main hub of AirAsia. The payment comes after an official ruling by Kuala Lumpur High Court in July that … Continue reading AirAsia Pays Off Almost $10 Million In Outstanding Passenger Charges
12 September 2019 Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) executive chairman Dr Nungsari Radhi has come out strongly in defence of the aviation regulator’s role, saying it is to ensure its work benefits the industry overall and not any one specific player. “There are many stakeholders in the aviation industry in Malaysia, not merely one. We have … Continue reading Mavcom works to benefit all in the aviation sector, not just one, says chairman
12 September 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd co-founder and group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes says it is “absurd” that low-cost carriers (LCCs) dominate the Malaysian aviation market, but the country does not have dedicated low-cost carrier terminals (LCCTs). Fernandes pointed out that in Malaysia, LCCs account for 57% and 51% of domestic and … Continue reading Fernandes: Absurd that M’sia does not have LCCTs
11 September 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd co-founder and group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes says it is “absurd” that low-cost carriers (LCCs) dominate the Malaysian aviation market but the country does not have dedicated low-cost carrier terminals (LCCTs). Fernandes pointed out that in Malaysia, LCCs account for 57% and 51% of domestic and … Continue reading Absurd’ that Malaysia does not have LCCTs, says AirAsia chief Tony Fernandes
9 September 2019 AirAsia Bhd group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes (pix) has claimed that the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) has failed the country’s aviation sector, backing it with seven reasons, including introducing bureaucratic policies. “Some of the requirements imposed by Mavcom include airlines notifying other local airlines on new route applications which … Continue reading Mavcom has failed the aviation sector, says Fernandes
30 August 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd would not take any legal action against Malaysia Airports Holding Bhd (MAHB) following the technical glitches which disrupted operations at both Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) terminals. Group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said the disruption was not major for AirAsia. “We are not taking any specific … Continue reading AirAsia won’t sue MAHB for system glitches at KLIA and klia2
30 August 2019 News of the reduced Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for destinations beyond Asean countries at other airports other than the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is a victory for AirAsia Group Bhd, said its chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. Earlier today, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that the new PSC charges … Continue reading New PSC charges ensures everyone is charged fairly, says Tony Fernandes
23 August 2019 Tan Sri Tony Fernandes again called for the improvement of the infrastructure of Malaysian airports following the technical glitch that has occurred at both terminals of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA and klia2). Speaking at the AirAsia Foundation press conference today, the AirAsia Group Bhd chief executive officer said there has … Continue reading ‘I am not a huge fan of MAHB but I won’t capitalise on the IT glitch,’ says Tony Fernandes
31 July 2019 Low-cost carrier AirAsia Group Bhd says it will remove the processing fee for passengers who pay through online banking and credit card from October. “We still have some charges to drive traffic to cheaper, safer and less fraudless methods. But there will be methods with no fees,” its group chief executive officer … Continue reading AirAsia to remove processing fee from October
19 July 2019 Low-cost carrier AirAsia Bhd founder and group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has drawn a comparison between the quality of service provided in the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 in explaining his reasons for not wanting to charge customers the higher mandated passenger service charge (PSC). “It’s like … Continue reading Tony Fernandes: KLIA and klia2 are not the same, why charge the same PSC?
18 July 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said he is “disappointed and frustrated” with airport authorities. On microblogging platform Twitter, Fernandes uploaded a video of an AirAsia pilot alleging that the plane could not move and had to be towed due to the uneven surface of the gate … Continue reading In twitter tirade, Tony Fernandes says ‘disapppointed and frustrated’ with airport authorities
17 July 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd boss Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said Malaysia “desperately” needs an integrated tourism plan, not more taxes. In a slew of Twitter posts, he said the tourism industry is a low hanging fruit for jobs in the country. “Taxing it will not help. Hotel industry is struggling to make money. … Continue reading ‘Integrated tourism plan needed, not more taxes’
16 July 2019 Malaysia desperately needs an integrated tourism plan, and not more taxes, to grow its tourism industry, said AirAsia Group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. In a series of tweets today, the outspoken steward of the budget carrier said taxing the industry is not helpful, especially when it is a “low-hanging … Continue reading AirAsia chief: Integrated plan, not more taxes, ‘desperately’ needed to grow M’sia tourism industry
3 June 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd is hopeful that the new passenger service charge (PSC) will be revised to RM25-RM30 for passengers travelling via the low-cost terminal in Sepang. The new PSC rate is scheduled to be published by October this year, according to the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM). The PSC charges are currently at … Continue reading Revised PSC shoud be between RM25 – RM30, says Fernandes
27 January 2019 The story of tenants not seeing eye to eye with landlords is one that endures the test of time. Tenants often find fault with their landlords in upholding their rented property’s expectations, whilst landlords feel they do their level best to provide what they deem as meeting the bar. Whilst mostly common … Continue reading Resolving Malaysia’s airport conundrum
12 January 2019 After a swarm of bees converged on Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) on Jan 8 and caused a minor kerfuffle, another swarm made an appearance on Thursday – this time at the country’s main airport terminal. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) group chief executive officer Raja Azmi Raja Nazuddin posted a … Continue reading MAHB more bee-nevolent with hive
11 January 2019 After a swarm of bees converged on the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) on Jan 8 and caused a minor kerfuffle, another swarm made an appearance on Thursday (Jan 10) – this time at the country’s main airport terminal. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) group chief executive officer Raja Azmi Raja … Continue reading Return of the bees: This time at KLIA, but MAHB bee-utifully relocates them
11 January 2019 AirAsia Group Bhd chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said the low-cost carrier group had many ideas to help tourism in the country. Taking to Twitter, Fernandes recently had taken issue over a swarm of bees that has congregated at Bay Q4 of klia2. No technology improvement at klia2, says Fernandes … Continue reading No technology improvement at klia2, says Fernandes
9 January 2019 The swarm of bees spotted at Bay Q4 of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (klia2) was successfully cleared out by a pest control team at 8pm last night. A photo had earlier went viral, shared by AirAsia Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes who stressed this was dangerous. This photo combination shows … Continue reading Buzzed off! No more bees in klia2
9 January 2019 The swarm of bees that seems to have taken up residence at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) is being closely monitored and the area may be fumigated if the bees do not disperse, said Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). MAHB said it was aware of the congregation of bees at … Continue reading MAHB: We are monitoring bee situation in klia2
7 January 2019 AirAsia passengers departing from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) will no longer have to pay the RM3 klia2 fee starting today (Jan 7). In a statement, AirAsia said it will cease charging the fee in an effort to keep fares low. AirAsia passengers no longer have to pay RM3 klia2 … Continue reading AirAsia passengers no longer have to pay RM3 klia2 fee
3 January 2019 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has clarified that it has never imposed the RM3 “klia2 fee” that AirAsia plans to stop collecting. This follows the announcement by the low-cost carrier earlier this week that it would remove the “klia2 fee” that it had charged as part of its ticket price since May … Continue reading MAHB: We do not impose RM3 “klia2 fee”
2 January 2019 From next week onwards, passengers flying on AirAsia will not have to pay the the RM3 (US$0.72) airport fee charged by Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2), according to AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes. The fee is charged by the airport operator for “mandatory” facilities like aerobridges and check-in systems, AirAsia said … Continue reading Tony Fernandes says AirAsia will no longer collect klia2 fees, and wants compensation for ‘holes’ on runways
19 December 2018 Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook may want to “de-escalate” tensions between low-cost carrier AirAsia and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) but if social media is anything to go by, this is unlikely to happen anytime soon. Over the years, there has been no love lost between the two aviation entities, but the … Continue reading AirAsia-MAHB spat continues despite minister’s wish for peace
18 December 2018 AS the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) moves ahead with plans to implement a new passenger service charge (PSC) calculation framework next year that will set the rates according to the facilities of an airport, AirAsia Group is lobbying hard for the commission to roll back a piece of legislation that cuts into … Continue reading PSC equalisation at KLIA and klia2 likely to stay but at lower rates
14 December 2018 Hanoi is set to be rocked by the presence of Malaysian fans as the national team takes on Vietnam in the second-leg AFF Suzuki Cup final tomorrow. Large groups of Malaysians will head to the Vietnamese capital to cheer their favourite team, thanks to AirAsia which has chartered two return flights for … Continue reading Malaysian football fans set to rock Hanoi
30 November 2018 AirAsia Group Bhd’s operating profit halved in the third quarter as higher fuel costs hurt the Malaysian flagship budget carrier, but it said conditions in the fourth quarter should improve and the holiday season would also help. Airlines in the region, including Singapore Airlines and India’s Jet Airways and IndiGo, have been … Continue reading AirAsia Group’s quarterly operating profit halves as fuel costs bite
22 November 2018 The government is looking at reducing the passenger service charge (PSC) collected by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). “Lowering the PSC is on the agenda to make [air] travel more affordable for Malaysians,” said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook. “I can’t give you more details because the discussion is ongoing, but … Continue reading Ministry in talks to lower PSC
13 November 2018 AirAsia Group Bhd will not invest in the proposed airport real estate investment trust (Airport REIT) as the low-cost carrier does not want to lose focus on its airline business, said chief executive officer (CEO) Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. Fernandes said while the implementation mechanism of Airport REIT — proposed by the … Continue reading AirAsia will not take part in Airport REIT
12 November 2018 The country’s tourism industry could have registered a better growth if the airport operator and authorities had been able to keep the travelling cost low, said AirAsia Group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. In a series of tweets today, Fernandes said the passenger service charges (PSC), or more commonly known … Continue reading Tourism could have grown more if travelling cost kept low, says Fernandes
12 November 2018 Low-cost carrier AirAsia Bhd launched the first fully digitalised ground handling services control centre in Malaysia on Monday (Nov 12) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). The centre will allow AirAsia’s Ground Team Red (GTR) to track aircraft handling by having real-time information on passenger boarding, baggage reconciliation and ramp-loading compiled … Continue reading AirAsia launches fully digitalised ground handling control centre
12 November 2018 A new departure levy for air passengers leaving Malaysia from June 1, 2019 has met with criticism that the Pakatan Harapan government is making air travel more expensive, putting an extra burden on the people who are already paying passenger service charges (PSCs), fuel surcharge and a regulatory service charge. There are … Continue reading Travellers unlikely to change plans despite new levy
12 November 2018 MACPC 2.0 will ban all unnecessary charges imposed on passengers By P PREM KUMAR & AFIQ AZIZ / Graphic By TMR The RM3 charged by frills-free carriers AirAsia Bhd and AirAsia X Bhd to passengers departing from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) will be made illegal under the enhanced consumer … Continue reading AirAsia’s RM3 KLIA2 fee to be banned, says Mavcom
13 October 2018 Privatising airports is something the government is considering, as it is in no position to fund future airport developments for now. That is understandable, given that the country’s debt and liabilities has soared to over RM1 trillion and the government does not want to put a further strain on its finances. Check … Continue reading Travellers must not be further burdened when privatising airports
22 September 2018 There will be no more raba-raba or pat-downs of passengers at Immigration checkpoints in KLIA and klia2 by mid-2019, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke (pic). Transport Minister Anthony Loke “This is when new X-ray machines will be installed at both airports,” he said at the groundbreaking ceremony of a RM2.7mil dedicated processing … Continue reading X-ray machines coming to KLIA
21 September 2018 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is setting up a dedicated processing centre for the Customs Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) clearance of departing airline crew at its Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) The airport operator will be spending RM2.7 million on the facility that is expected to … Continue reading MAHB sets up dedicated clearance facility for klia2 airline crew
17 September 2018 FULL-service carriers (FSCs) have finally broken their silence over the non-compliance of their budget counterpart, AirAsia Group Bhd, with the new passenger service charge (PSC), also known as airport tax, out of klia2 in Sepang. They expressed alarm that AirAsia could continue to flout a government gazette that took effect on Jan … Continue reading Newsbreak: Full-service carriers cry foul over ‘unfair’ PSC practice
12 August 2018 2018 is marked with changes across various sectors as the new government shifts into place and enforces new regulations and policies that are in line with its manifesto. Departure Hall at KLIA Malaysia’s aviation space has also sees some changes within the last few months as aviation players question the need for … Continue reading Cruising through changes in aviation
2 August 2018 AirAsia is expanding its Asean footprint with a new route to North Sumatra, Indonesia. AirAsia launches new flight to Silangit, the main gateway to Lake Toba Beginning Oct 28, it will have four weekly flights from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) to the Silangit Airport in Tapanuli, North Sumatra. Silangit … Continue reading AirAsia launches new flight to Silangit, the main gateway to Lake Toba
27 July 2018 It will no longer be “business as usual” for the expansion of airports in the country as the government looks to new financing models to cut cost, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. And one thing for sure is that no airline will be allowed to monopolise the airports. Flights at the KLIA … Continue reading No more ‘business as usual’ in airport expansion financing model
27 July 2018 The war of words over the various incentives benefited by AirAsia Group Bhd escalated further yesterday, with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) pointing out that the budget airline was the biggest beneficiary, accounting for 44% of the total amount paid to all airlines up until 2017. AirAsia This is equivalent to the … Continue reading AirAsia biggest beneficiary of incentives — MAHB
25 July 2018 AirAsia Group Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes in his latest tweet acknowledged all the incentives provided by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to nurture low-cost travel growth, but pointed out that they were given to all airlines and not just AirAsia. Tony Fernandes “Malaysia Airports press releases have given @AirAsia … Continue reading Incentives given to all airlines, not just AirAsia: Fernandes
19 July 2018 AT THE newly revamped Tune Hotel in Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2), simplicity perfected means sticking to the core fundamentals of hospitality, minus the unnecessary fuss. Check-in time takes no more than four minutes. The bar is simply called “Minum” while the all-day dining restaurant is called “Makan”. New look and … Continue reading New look and feel for airport hotel
12 July 2018 One of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, Airbus, is keen on plans by the Negri Sembilan government to set up a 3,200ha aviation hub in Labu near here. State Investment, Industrialisa-tion, Entrepreneurship, Education and Human Capital Committee chairman Dr Mohamad Rafie Ab Malek said he met with AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes and … Continue reading Airbus keen to set up aviation hub in Negri
27 June 2018 An aviation expert has urged Putrajaya to include all stakeholders in reforming the civil aviation sector, in the wake of a spat between an airline regulator and industry players. Putrajaya has been urged to take heed of industry players who are involved in the daily operations of airlines. (File pic) Aerospace engineer … Continue reading Be inclusive in reforming aviation industry, expert tells Putrajaya
27 June 2018 A proposal for a new low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) to be developed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) was made last year by a company called Citaglobal Airports Sdn Bhd, a move which looks to have had the backing of the AirAsia group, the largest user of klia2, the current LCCT. Documents … Continue reading Citaglobal Airports’ proposal for new LCCT was supported by AirAsia
27 June 2018 Two privately owned charter airlines, Eaglexpress Air Charter Sdn Bhd and Suasa Airlines Sdn Bhd, have called on the new government to shut down the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom), alleging the commission has failed to facilitate the growth of the local aviation industry. Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) Eaglexpress president Captain Azlan Zainal … Continue reading Two airlines punished by Mavcom wants its abolition
26 June 2018 AirAsia’s group CEO Tony Fernandes (pictured) has called out the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) once again. This time it is for the standardisation of the passenger service charge (PSC) between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2. This time, on a LinkedIn post, Fernandes said MAVCOM was established to support consumer rights … Continue reading Tony Fernandes calls out MAVCOM once again for airport tax charges
26 June 2018 AirAsia Group Bhd CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes is calling on Malaysians to join him in his fight for lower airport taxes at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). “For 16 years I’ve been fighting never-ending battles for lower airport taxes, open skies and new routes, amongst others. Tan Sri Tony … Continue reading Tony: Join me in fight for lower airport taxes
26 June 2018 Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, the group chief executive officer of AirAsia Group Bhd, the largest low-cost carrier in Asia, took to social media yesterday to slam the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) again over the standardisation of the passenger service charge (PSC) between the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 in Sepang. … Continue reading Fernandes: No airline can function without government support
25 June 2018 AirAsia Bhd group chief executive Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has urged Malaysians to join the company’s fight against what he deemed as unfair airport taxation, in an attempt seemingly aimed at rallying public support against aviation authorities. Fernandes vented against the tax imposed on passengers at the low-cost klia2 Lumpur International Airport … Continue reading AirAsia’s Fernandes calls on Malaysians to join fight against klia2 tax
12 June 2018 AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes has hailed Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook’s call for a review of the passenger service charge (PSC) to reflect the respective airport’s facilities. On his latest post on Twitter, Fernandes said the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) provide different facilities, … Continue reading Tony: Yes to passenger service charge review for KLIA, klia2
15 May 2018 Malaysia’s aviation regulator on Tuesday denied having ordered budget airline AirAsia (AIRA.KL) to cancel extra flights meant to help voters return home for the country’s recent election. The regulator said it had filed a police report against AirAsia Chief Executive Tony Fernandes, who said the airline had been summoned by it before … Continue reading Malaysia regulator denies pressure to cancel AirAsia flights
7 April 2018 Is it nepotism that your father, Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin, is a director of the AirAsia group and you are CEO of a unit within the group? Riad Asmat: No. He is a director of AirAsia X Bhd, and I am at AirAsia Malaysia. They are two different units although under the same group. In fact, … Continue reading I do not report to my father, my independence is very clear
29 March 2018 What do you do if you’re a high-ranking government official on a visit to AirAsia’s sprawling RedQ headquarters and chance upon its revered gigantic winding slide? Immigration director-general Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali took a ride on RedQ’s gigantic winding slide while on a visit to the facility. Well, you get on it, … Continue reading Malaysia’s Immigration head slides down chute at AirAsia’s HQ
27 March 2018 AirAsia has faced heavy turbulence in the wake of last week’s baggage-mishandling controversy, which triggered the wrath of air travellers and netizens nationwide. Pix from Mohd Amir Izzat’s Facebook The incident – which saw baggage handlers at klia2 roughly grab, toss and heavily drop rather precious cargo – was caught on video … Continue reading AirAsia personnel literally kiss luggage following baggage handling fiasco
26 March 2018 The multimillion ringgit project is expected to boost air passenger traffic into the state AIRASIA Bhd’s proposed low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) in Sarawak should have a handling capacity of at least five million passengers per year — similar to that of Kuching International Airport (KIA), said an industry expert. The multimillion ringgit airport project is expected … Continue reading AirAsia’s Sarawak LCCT should be similar to Kuching International Airport
22 March 2018 AirAsia Group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes apologised after a video showing the airline's workers throwing passengers' luggage, went viral. AirAsia Group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes apologised after a video showing the airline's workers throwing passengers' luggage, went viral. (Screen capture photo taken from Facebook) In the … Continue reading Tony says sorry after AirAsia baggage handlers caught throwing luggage
22 March 2018 On Wednesday, 21 March, several passengers onboard an AirAsia flight could only watch in disbelief as a klia2 baggage handler threw their bicycles onto the ground. In a video that has gone viral on Facebook, the handler was seen dragging two bags containing the bikes from the conveyor belt before plopping them … Continue reading AirAsia Apologises After Video Of KLIA2 Baggage Handlers Throwing Bicycles Go Viral
19 March 2018 Low cost-carrier terminal (LCCT) is poised to stimulate air travel demand in the region, following the low-cost carrier’s (LCC) on-going effort to set up LCCT in the region. Low-cost carriers operating out of a low-cost carrier terminal will have lower aeronautical charges, whcih then allow them to offer low fares. NST picture … Continue reading CAPA: Having right business model, market will spur air travel growth
1 March 2018 Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has credited AirAsia’s growth to the airline's great staff, low-cost model and the Malaysian Government's policies. The AirAsia Group CEO also praised Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak for being a "great leader who puts the people first". Fernandes said that Najib had gone the "extra mile" … Continue reading Fernandes: AirAsia’s growth due to Govt’s policies
28 February 2018 AirAsia Bhd, which encompasses Malaysian, Indonesian and Philippine operations, posted a 19.9% decline in net profit to RM372.65 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2017 (4QFY17), from RM465.32 million a year ago, dragged down by income tax expense and deferred taxation. This resulted in lower earnings per share of 11.2 … Continue reading AirAsia 4Q net profit down 20% on higher tax expenses
27 February 2018 AirAsia Bhd is seeking to more than double the size of its narrowbody fleet to 500 aircrafts in ten years, targeting to grab a bigger share in the highly competitive and increasingly crowded aviation market in the region. “AirAsia is optimistic about the growth potential of low-cost air travel, and the potential of … Continue reading AirAsia to double narrowbody fleet size to 500 aircrafts by 2027
16 January 2018 About a month ago, a senator, Datuk Hanafi Mamat suggested that the government ought to introduce a guideline that stipulates the need for local airline stewardesses to don a more Shariah-compliant uniform, to ensure that it is in line with Malaysia’s image as a Muslim country. While the proposal had Malaysians talking, Utusan Malaysia reported … Continue reading New Zealander writes a letter to express her disgust over AirAsia stewardesses uniform
5 January 2018 IN case you haven’t noticed, the feud between Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) and its biggest tenant, AirAsia Bhd, continued into 2017 as the first of two rounds of revisions to equalise the passenger service charge (PSC) across the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), klia2 and all other airports in Malaysia took … Continue reading KLIA or klia2? Doesn’t matter!
27 December 2017 Airlines in Malaysia had a good 2017, thanks to an accommodating operating environment, given the strong tourism growth and a continued depressed oil market throughout most of the year. Minority Shareholder Watchdog Group (MSWG) Chief Executive Officer, Devanesan Evanson said furthermore, the strengthening of the ringgit vis-à- vis the greenback since early … Continue reading Accommodative operating environment for airline industry in 2017
26 December 2017 AirAsia group CEO Tony Fernandes shares email from customer which he says justifies his efforts to make flights cheap for the average person. AirAsia Group chief executive officer Tony Fernandes shared an email he received recently saying it highlighted why the “battle must never stop” when it comes to keeping the cost … Continue reading Battle must never stop so everyone can fly, says Fernandes
22 December 2017 THE increase in passenger service charge (PSC), or airport tax, at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) is a bailout for debt-ridden Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd, said DAP lawmaker Tony Pua. The Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) grew in size and scale, forcing passengers and workers to walk long distances … Continue reading Hike in klia2 tax to bail out Malaysia Airports, says MP
19 December 2017 Malaysia should segregate domestic airports into different categories until the price differentiation mechanism, which will classify local airports, is ready for implementation, said Firefly Sdn Bhd CEO Ignatius Ong. “They (Malaysian Aviation Commission, or Mavcom) are looking at a systematic measure which should have price differentiation between airports. "However, they did say it’s going to … Continue reading Categorise airports until price mechanism ready, says Firefly CEO
19 December 2017 Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd's (MAHB) claim that the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) was of equal stature as its elder sibling KLIA drawn criticism from various quarters. AirAsia Group chief executive officer Tony Fernandes (pix) lamented that the facilities provided at the airport, which was built to replace the previous Low-Cost … Continue reading MAHB Draws Flak After Saying KLIA And klia2 Are Of Equal Stature
18 December 2017 AirAsia's head of communications Aziz Laikar’s video on the airport also shows an out-of-service travellator. In a series of postings on social media today, AirAsia’s head of communications Aziz Laikar showed that the standard of facilities at klia2 is nowhere near that of KLIA. Aziz posted videos on his Facebook and Twitter … Continue reading AirAsia rebuts MAHB with video of travellers sitting on klia2 floor
17 December 2017 IT’S been a good, good year for AirAsia Group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. So much so that he only needs one word to describe 2017: “Amazing.” And who could blame him? The budget airline’s recent 16th anniversary was made even sweeter when it snagged the World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline … Continue reading On top of the world
17 December 2017 Malaysia needs a low-cost airport with a different passenger service charges (PSCs) to allow everyone to have a chance to fly, said AirAsia group chief executive officer Tony Fernandes. He criticised the move by airport regulator, Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) to equalise the PSC rates at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and … Continue reading Fernandes fumes at Mavcom over klia2 service charge
14 December 2017 Riad Asmat (pic), who will take over from Aireen Omar as budget carrier AirAsia Bhd’s chief executive officer (CEO) on Jan 10, has a fear of heights. He told StarBiz that AirAsia group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes had forced him to slide down the fourth floor of the RedQ complex to the podium where Fernandes … Continue reading Incoming AirAsia CEO overcomes fear of heights
13 December 2017 Malaysia’s AirAsia Bhd hopes to reach a deal on the sale of its aircraft leasing unit by March, its group chief executive said on Wednesday, as the budget carrier seeks funds to return to shareholders. Tony Fernandes, who built AirAsia into the region’s biggest budget airline from a two-plane operation a decade … Continue reading Malaysia’s AirAsia says leasing unit deal should be finalised by March
7 December 2017 The AirAsia boss asks why it is taking such a long time for the Malaysian Aviation Commission to put in place the airports quality of service framework. AirAsia group CEO Tony Fernandes is disappointed that the airports quality of service framework is taking such a long time to be put in place. … Continue reading Tony Fernandes: Have quality service framework first, then impose taxes
4 December 2017 Travellers boarding flights at klia2 will pay a higher passenger service charge, effective, 1 January, when the tax increases from MYR50 to MYR73. The tax adjustment prompted founder and CEO of AirAsia, Tony Fernandes, to tweet “can anyone explain the klia2 second service hike?” He probably doesn’t need the explanation, but his … Continue reading Fernandes prods Mavcom on klia2 tax rise
23 November 2017 LETTER | I refer to the news report on Air Asia’s Tony Fernandes expressing his displeasure at an unnamed MP on social media. Tony Fernandes Earlier, Kinabatangan MP Bung Moktar Radin had complained that the low-cost carrier had charged a customer about RM2,000 for a one-way flight from Sandakan to Kuala Lumpur. Following this, the Deputy Transport … Continue reading Bung or not, Tony Fernandes must answer unnamed MP’s complaint
16 November 2017 AirAsia today announced its plan to enhance air travel experience through digitalisation, setting Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 4 (T4) as the model airport of the future for low-cost carriers (LCCs). AirAsia Singapore CEO Logan Velaitham (left) and Fernandes explaining AirAsia's digitalisation plans to the media in Singapore today. AirAsia will use data … Continue reading AirAsia unveils plan to digitalise air travel
17 November 2017 Low-cost carrier (LCC) group AirAsia Bhd has called for the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) to expedite its proposed revamp of how passenger service charges (PSCs) are calculated across Malaysian airports. Group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes lauds the proposal and believes Malaysia would be the first country in Southeast Asia … Continue reading Expedite airport-specific PSC rollout: AirAsia
15 September 2017 AirAsia CEO asks how aviation regulator Mavcom can justify equal charges at both airports. AirAsia group chief executive officer Tony Fernandes wants the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) to explain the equal passenger service charges (PSCs) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2). Tony Fernandes “How can … Continue reading Tony Fernandes slams equal PSCs for KLIA, klia2
13 July 2017 AirAsia boss says Malaysia Airports Bhd, which shut down the low-cost carrier terminal in Sabah, is only interested in running full-service terminals. AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes has called for new airport operators to be allowed in the country instead of just Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes … Continue reading New operators needed to run Malaysian airports, says Tony
6 July 2017 Low-cost carrier AirAsia Bhd will soon launch MyCorporate, a suite of products exclusively made with the business traveller in mind. AirAsia MyCorporate In a statement today, AirAsia said companies that sign up to MyCorporate will have access to a convenient, easy-to-use online booking system and comprehensive reporting to keep track of corporate … Continue reading AirAsia targets business travellers with MyCorporate
3 July 2017 FIVE years following the disposal of its investment banking and securities business, ECM Libra Financial Group Bhd has finally identified the hotel business for the group to diversify into. But, why hotels? The group sees potential in the industry as it thinks the hotel business can deliver attractive returns if the projects … Continue reading ECM Libra’s hotel bet
30 June 2017 AirAsia X Group CEO Datuk Kamarudin Meranun said when he founded AirAsia with partner Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, they dreamed of democratising air travel for everyone so flying would no longer be a luxury only a few could enjoy. “The landmark route to Hawaii is a bold new chapter in that quest … Continue reading Aloha! AirAsia X now flying to Hawaii
22 May 2017 AirAsia chief says it is important for authority to also impose fines on airports, aside from airlines, when it comes to non-compliance on consumer issues. AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes has criticised the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) for targeting only airlines over the issue of non-compliance in relation to passenger rights. He … Continue reading Tony slams Mavcom for ignoring airports in passenger rights issue
9 November 2016 AirAsia and AirAsia X staff officially moved into its new corporate base called RedQ, located beside klia2, on November 7. AirAsia New HQ, RedQ RedQ, short for RedQuarters, covers an area of 18,000 sq m and will house up to 2,000 AirAsia Allstars, the name the budget carriers' employees are known by. … Continue reading AirAsia staff move into new corporate base
4 November 2016 AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has awarded a RM2.51 million contract to Yummy Kitchen Sdn Bhd for the latter to provide food catering services at the AirAsia Lounge in klia2, Sepang. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, the long-haul budget airline said it and Yummy Kitchen have signed a food catering agreement … Continue reading AirAsia X awards RM2.51m catering job to related party
4 October 2016 AIRASIA Bhd is all set to start its low-cost hub campaign at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) as it aims to turn the terminal into a low-cost carrier (LCC) hub in Asia. Chief executive officer (CEO) Aireen Omar said AirAsia was working with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) on the … Continue reading AirAsia, MAHB working on LCC hub branding
16 August 2016 The differential in the passenger service charge (PSC) between the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) should be maintained as the lower charges at klia2 will continue to better serve a broad range of travellers. FERNANDES: Malaysia should not allow the IATA to determine the next cause of action … Continue reading Fernandes continues to make a case for lower PSC at klia2
14 July 2016 Leading low-cost carrier AirAsia Bhd contends that raising the airport tax for passengers using klia2 would be a regressive step and hamper economic growth of the country. AirAsia group chief executive Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said that a proposal to raise passenger service charges (PSC) was not justifiable and would only hamper the economic … Continue reading AirAsia’s Fernandes: Airport tax hike regressive
11 July 2016 There is no need to build a separate low-cost terminal as the current Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) accommodates all airlines' passengers and carriers, allowing them to transit from one destination to another, said deputy Transport Minister Datuk Ab Aziz Kaprawi. Datuk Ab Aziz Kaprawi. — Sunpix "Currently, the present premise … Continue reading No need to build separate low-cost terminal: Aziz Kaprawi
12 July 2016 AIRASIA Bhd’s boss Tan Sri Tony Fernandes seems all riled up for yet another battle with airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) over a potential raising of charges. The battle between the two is akin to a soap opera that has been running for years, and this, some say, could be season 4 … Continue reading AirAsia riled up for battle with MAHB
12 July 2016 MAHB managing director contradicts Putrajaya by saying klia2 not a low-cost carrier terminal. By Raja Bahrin Shah Our Prime Minister is also our Finance Minister. So whatever the Government headed by the Prime Minister, who is the nation’s leader, decides should not be a cause for any confusion, right? Unfortunately, that is … Continue reading klia2: Now everyone can cry
11 July 2016 AHB built a RM4 billion airport at klia2 when all AirAsia wanted was a RM2 billion LCCT. Tony Fernandes AirAsia Founder and Group CEO Tony Fernandes thinks that Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) should build a new LCCT. “It can keep klia2 for full service airlines.” “If MAHB does not want to … Continue reading Fernandes wants new LCCT
11 July 2016 AirAsia Founder and Group CEO Tony Fernandes is disgruntled that Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) had splurged RM4 billion to build klia2 instead of a new low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) which costs less, and has now demanded for a new LCCT to be built. Tony Fernandes Referring to an article published in … Continue reading MAHB Built RM4 Billion klia2 So It Can Raise Airport Charges?
11 July 2016 Budget airline AirAsia Group chief Tony Fernandes has urged the government to build a proper low-cost carrier terminal if it insists that Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) is not such a terminal. Fernandes said klia2 in its present state is akin to a ‘Frankenstein terminal’ that is ‘neither premium nor low-cost’. … Continue reading klia2 a ‘Frankenstein terminal’, quips AirAsia boss